Operations Manager
Pubblicato il 12-08-2026 - LHH in Trespiano
location_onFirenzework_outlineFull TimeacutePermanent Per azienda cliente, storico brand del lusso con sede a Firenze siamo attualmente alla ricerca di una figura di Operations ManagerResponsabilitàThe Operations Manager owns entire operational
value chain and drives it forward. The remit spans product industrialisation,
production, industrial purchasing, supplier development, supply chain,
logistics and operational systems, across all categories, with leather goods at
the core.It is a hands-on role, spent largely with
suppliers, manufacturing partners and warehouses, with a mandate to simplify
and modernise how the brand makes and delivers its products. It suits a driven,
hungry, direct operator with the curiosity and creativity to take the brand
further, not to administer the status quo.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Development &
IndustrialisationIndustrialise new
products with the creative and product teams: prototyping, sampling, technical
development and bills of materials, from concept to production-ready.Ensure new collections
are executable in quality, cost and lead time before they enter production.ProductionLead production across
all categories: leather goods first, plus stationery, writing instruments and
lifestyle accessories.Coordinate the external /
façon manufacturing network to the highest standards of quality, timing and
execution.Balance priorities across
collections and continuously improve industrial performance.Industrial Purchasing &
Supplier DevelopmentLead industrial
purchasing and negotiate commercial terms.Identify, qualify and
develop new manufacturing partners, prioritising the leather supply base, and
build long-term relationships with key suppliers.Own product cost and
industrial margin, and monitor supplier performance on quality, service,
delivery, capacity and cost.Build a resilient
manufacturing network able to support growth.Supply Chain, Logistics &
InventoryOversee the flow from raw
materials to finished-product delivery, including inbound and outbound
logistics and any third-party partners.Ensure inventory accuracy
and product availability, and improve warehouse and logistics performance.Strengthen leather and
material traceability and compliance, including readiness for emerging EU
product-passport requirements.Operational Processes, ERP &
DataOwn and continuously
improve processes across product development, production, purchasing and
logistics, simplifying, standardising and digitalising ways of working.Ensure the ERP genuinely
supports operations; coordinate external ERP consultants and implementation
partners.Build the KPIs and
dashboards: lead time, on-time-in-full, inventory turns, quality, cost, that
drive decisions, and safeguard data accuracy.People & Team LeadershipLead, coach and develop
the operations team; identify and empower talent.Set priorities, ensure
deadlines are met and company standards upheld.Foster a collaborative,
direct and accountable culture, resolving issues promptly.Focus. Leather goods and small leather goods are the
operational core and the primary background required. The role also covers
stationery,
writing instruments and lifestyle accessories.ProfiloWho You AreDriven and hungry, with
the ambition and creativity to push the brand to its next level: an owner and a
builder, not a caretaker.Curious and direct: you
say what you think, challenge the status quo and make things happen.A hands-on operations
professional with a strong background in leather goods manufacturing in the
luxury industry, typically 8–10+ years, though drive, trajectory and end-to-end
ownership count as much as years served.Experienced in managing
outsourced / façon manufacturing networks and supplier relationships, with
proven people-management ability.Comfortable negotiating
with suppliers and making commercial decisions.Understand how
operational processes and ERP systems work together to run an efficient
organisation.Genuinely enjoy the
factory floor, supplier visits and solving problems firsthand, combining
analytical rigour with a roll-up-your-sleeves approach.Fluent Italian (essential
for the Tuscan supplier network) and a good command of English.Gross annual salary (RAL)
range 85.000 - 95.000 , plus company car.Livello: QuadroCCNL CommercioAnnual performance bonus
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